Well not all CEOs are so myopic; Andy Grove of Intel was not, for example.
Whether or not a next-quarter focus works, probably depends on the industry. In semiconductors, especially high-performance semiconductors, the R&D on manufacturing this year determines whether the design several years from now is able to be competitive, so there is a need to be more forward looking.
Whether or not a next-quarter focus works, probably depends on the industry. In semiconductors, especially high-performance semiconductors, the R&D on manufacturing this year determines whether the design several years from now is able to be competitive, so there is a need to be more forward looking.